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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
3
The piece argues voters should judge councilmen by past actions under similar pressure and notes the incoming council will face a gas ordinance and a new Yellow line issue. It emphasizes using experience as guidance and cautions against repeating past mistakes.
The New York legislature hinges on expulsion probes led by Senator Lusk amid party strife over gifts from alleged informants. Some colleagues seek his ouster to steer through the graft question and end the inquiry.
In New York City landlords withdraw eviction suits, with about two hundred cases in the Bronx calendar. A judge spared a seventy eight year old blind woman from eviction, allowing months to remain due to moving and securing new quarters. The record highlights the court’s protection of vulnerable residents.
Two former White Sox players face trial on charges of taking money to throw a game. The report states they are legally not found guilty yet and one hopes to return to the major leagues while the other is uncertain. Public reaction and the trial’s findings are awaited to determine guilt or innocence and restore baseball’s standing.
Report describes M. Hatfield of California claiming to induce rain for payment per inch. He allegedly earned eight thousand dollars for a rainfall in Medicine Hat and faces offers of three thousand dollars per inch elsewhere. A Wisconsin group reportedly seeks his services with a chemical in a large tank.
The Rotterdam carillon, claimed as the largest fully chromatic set, weighs about ten tons with forty nine bells. It will be installed in a chamber 160 feet above street level in Koperdam London and inaugurated with a ceremony graced by the Queen of the Netherlands.
A London physicist warns that dangerous X ray exposure risks exist in some radiography settings. He notes occupants may pass through a head sized opening and recommends enclosing the X ray tube in lead shielding and installing powerful exhaust fans to remove ozone and nitrogen gas produced by ionisation.
Jerry Smith, former leader of the Elvira city band, died at his Shelby residence. In unrelated items, a street car collision at Southwestern car barns injured five. a motorman lost control. Other notes include a resignation at the county infirmary, farmer concerns over oat crop damage from yellow teat, a Grace Lutheran church cornerstone ceremony, and the birth of a seven pound daughter to Mr and Mrs C G Wash on Durn Herrison street.
Fragmentary notes list Camator Corwin secretary to Mexico born in Bourbon County and died in Washington DC in 1863. Jefferson County founded by Governor St Clair in 1797 with ties to President Jefferson. Clement Laindingham, an Ohio statesman banished for Citi War opposition, died at Lebanon on June 17 1871.
United States questions Japan's ability to honor a peace treaty mandate as air mail services initiate a new link between New York and San Francisco.
Rev Thomas S Byrne Catholic Bishop of Nashville born Hamilton Ohio 70 years ago today. Prince Christopher of Greece wed wealthy American widow Mrs Leeds born 33 years ago today. Booth Tarkington popular American novelist born Indianapolis 52 years ago today. Max Nordau eminent writer and Zionist leader born Budapest 72 years ago today.
Today features the Festival of Olaf the patron saint of Norway and the two hundredth anniversary observance of Count Johann de Kalb. Rt Rev Thomas I Byrne celebrates an octogenarian birthday, and the Independent Order of Svi thold meets in St Paul. Carl Wanderer, a convicted slayer, faces hanging in Chicago. Speakers at MW.OK church conference in Lake Junaluska NC and U S Commissioner John J Tagert addresses the New England Vocational Guidance Association in Cambridge, Mass.
Oberlin guests Mr and Mrs Buron Ross and family entertain Mrs William Hennie and aunt from North Olmsted at Snow Lane. James Longdon visited West Virginia relatives. Marinus Decker and daughter Marie with Hattie King of Cleveland spent Sunday with relatives. Sunday school picnic plans underway with a township event, prize sports, and the venue to be announced next week. Friends and relatives from North Olmsted Wellington LaGrange and Strongsville visited, with hospital care for Little Thelma Hawke and travel notices for Mimi X Yunhurs to Pennsylvania.
Larold Christenson, second officer aboard the American Steamship Western Front, survived a sinking off the English coast after an explosion in the engine room. He was hurled about 100 feet into the air and landed about 150 feet from the sinking vessel, escaping with minor injuries.
Burton Ross reports banner acre of wheat at the farm. A portion seeded to barley shows good prospects. The rest of the crop turned to head at the start. Mr and Mrs Ford traveled to Cleveland on Saturday to see Dr E C Hi who is very low.
Local social notes recount Sunday calls at the home of Mr and Mrs Dirlam and others, with visits from relatives and friends across Ashland, Oberlin, and North Olmstead. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Perkins, Mr and Mrs Yustin, Mr and Mrs Dave Detrick, and several Hewitt and Hertner family members. A birth is recorded: John Borce, 28 pounds, Jun 21.
A. R. Jones urges residents to oppose changing water works management, arguing the project is over half complete and a switch would increase costs and delay progress, likening it to risking one’s private business. He emphasizes continuity under current administration to avoid waste.
Births announced for July include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Neff on July 12 and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Louie Nahring on July 12, plus a July 5 birth to Mr. and Mrs. Louie Beach and a July 22 birth to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Grabenitter. Local residents report visits, illnesses, and social calls involving families such as the Dill, Spieth, and Yost households with expressions of good spirits and community ties.
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